How Much Money It Takes to Be in the Top 1% In Every State

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From Occupy Wall Street to the “Fight for 15” movement to Bernie Sanders’ campaign, we’ve heard the cries to narrow the gap between America’s poorest and richest.

But just how wide is that gap? A new report from the liberal Economic Policy Institute answers the question in remarkable detail.

In 2013, the top 1 percent of Americans made 25 times as much in income, on average, as the bottom 99 percent, the report found. And the gap has been widening over time. The study found that between 1979 and 2013, the top one percent’s share of income doubled nationally, increasing from 10 percent to 20.1 percent.

By using 2013 tax return information, the EPI also showed huge variations in the income gap by state, metropolitan area and county. The map below, for example, shows the state-by-state differences in the average income of the top 1 percent and the other 99 percent. In New York State, the average one-percenter makes $2 million a year, more than 45 times what the average earner in the bottom 99 percent makes. In Alaska, on the other hand, the gap between the average earnings is a much narrower 13 times.

This next map shows what residents had to earn in 2013 to be in the top 1 percent in each state. The bar is highest in the Northeastern states of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts, as well as the District of Columbia. The income levels for the top 1% were lowest in New Mexico, Arkansas, West Virginia, Mississippi and Kentucky.

Scan the map or search the list below it to learn more about the top 1 percent and income inequality in your state.

1. ConnecticutHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $660,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $2.4 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $56,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 43 times

2. District of ColumbiaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $555,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $1.5 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $63,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 24 times

3. New JerseyHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $548,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $1.5 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $57,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 25 times

4. MassachusettsHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $539,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $1.7 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $56,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 30 times

5. New YorkHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $518,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $2 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $44,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 45 times

6. North DakotaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $482,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $1.3 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $61,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 21 times

7. CaliforniaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $454,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $1.4 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $49,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 29 times

8. TexasHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $425,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $1.3 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $48,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 27 times

9. MarylandHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $422,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $1 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $60,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 17 times

10. IllinoisHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $416,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $1.2 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $49,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 25 times

11. ColoradoHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $411,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $1.1 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $55,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 20 times

12. MinnesotaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $411,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $1 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $53,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 20 times

13. VirginiaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $406,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $988,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $56,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 18 times

14. WashingtonHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $388,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $1.1 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $50,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 22 times

15. South DakotaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $387,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $1 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $53,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 19 times

16. Florida How much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $385,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $1.3 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $37,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 35 times

17. WyomingHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $369,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $2.1 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $52,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 41 times

18. Alaska How much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $365,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $833,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $63,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 13 times

19. New HampshireHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $360,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $1 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $57,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 18 times

20. PennsylvaniaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $360,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $926,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $46,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 20 times

21. KansasHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $352,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $981,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $50,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 20 times

22. GeorgiaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $346,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $858,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $41,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 21 times

23. NebraskaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $346,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $873,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $57,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 15 times

24. DelawareHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $343,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $769,109 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $48,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 16 times

25. Rhode IslandHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $337,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $885,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $48,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 19 times

26. UtahHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $334,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $941,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $50,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 19 times

27. North CarolinaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $328,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $746,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $42,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 18 times

28. LouisianaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $325,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $860,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $42,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 21 times

29. OklahomaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $325,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $930,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $45,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 21 times

30. IowaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $317,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $714,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $51,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 14 times

31. OhioHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $317,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $753,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $42,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 18 times

32. OregonHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $313,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $754,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $41,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 19 times

33. NevadaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $312,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $1.4 million Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $36,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 38 times

34. WisconsinHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $312,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $888,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $47,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 19 times

35. ArizonaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $309,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $785,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $38,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 21 times

36. TennesseeHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $309,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $820,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $40,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 20 times

37. MichiganHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $307,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $834,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $38,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 22 times

38. MissouriHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $306,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $834,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $42,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 20 times

39. VermontHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $299,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $736,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $46,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 16 times

40. MontanaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $298,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $731,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $42,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 17 times

41. IndianaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $297,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $718,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $43,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 17 times

42. IdahoHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $292,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $738,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $45,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 16 times

43. South CarolinaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $288,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $669,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $37,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 18 times

44. AlabamaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $284,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $665,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $39,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 17 times

45. HawaiiHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $282,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $690,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $51,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 14 times

46. MaineHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $282,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $613,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $41,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 15 times

47. KentuckyHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $268,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $620,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $37,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 17 times

48. MississippiHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $265,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $565,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $33,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 17 times

49. West VirginiaHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $245,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $489,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $34,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 14 times

50. ArkansasHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $237,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $750,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $36,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 21 times

51. New MexicoHow much you need to earn to be in the top 1 percent: $231,000 Average income of the top 1 percent: $594,000 Average income of the bottom 99 percent: $38,000 How much does the 1 percent make compared to the bottom 99 percent? 16 times